Summer Soltice Race Results

1 - Kite

2 - Border Line

3 - Grand Cru

4 - Black Knight

5 - Kitchen Party

6 - Black Pearl

Big wind around the course all day. One of the fastest races we have had in years. Kite only just caught Border Line before the finish.

Some Interesting LOTW Border History - 2:45min in

Phil L'Heureux Bay

There is an anchorage on the lake that gets visited a lot by boaters. It's a terrific bay, triangular in shape, with beautiful shoreline and a point that is ideal for social functions. It's pretty much a regular visit for LOWISA every year too. Nobody knew about this place until a few years ago (OK, quite a few years ago) when Phil L'Heureux (a past LOWISA Commodore who is no longer with us) discovered it. He really liked the small island in the bay where he took his dog for visits. 

Phil being Phil also liked to have bonfires on this little island in the bay with those of us who anchored there with him. He once lost a pair of his sunglasses on the island and for a while we called it Serengeti Bay in honour of those glasses until he found them there a year later. Since then we have called it "22 Foot Bay" because the chart shows multiple 22 foot depths (perfect for anchoring). Fred Finlayson and I talked late last summer about renaming the bay after Phil. 

Well, it's done - from now on the bay is called Phil L'Heureux Bay. Those of you who were fortunate enough to know Phil will know why its a great way to remember him.

Bob Webb
Commodore LOWISA 49

2014 Kick Off!

After the longest winter ever, are you ready to embrace the start of a new boating season?? We are!

Northern Yacht Club’s kick-off to the season is our Icebreaker Social on Sat, May 17^th. Everyone is welcome to join us for a fun,relaxing evening with the opportunity to re-connect with all our lake friends! This year we are offering a Pub Style buffet catered by Chad Gropp. After a long day of doing boat prep, let Chad do the cooking for you - beef, fish or veggie on a bun along with a variety of salads at a cost of $10/person. Tickets can be pre-ordered on the website , please specify your preference. Deadline to order is May 10^th. All budding musicians are welcome to bring their instruments for a jam session or karaoke after the dinner.

Deanna & NH elves are organizing a  kids crafts for the afternoon on May 17th  at the clubhouse . Stay tuned for more details but guaranteed to be a great time.

There are lots of fun social events and great sailing races planned for the summer. A full calendar is posted on the website. Check it out to make sure you get in on all the fun!

Sign up now for your club membership. Early registration fee of $95 per boat is available on the website with the deadline of May 17^th. After the 17^th, fee will go up to $115/boat.  Please help us out (and our accounting) by signing up and paying for your membership through paypal. We prefer no cash or checks! A reminder to let us know if we can share your name on our club list.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Northern Harbour!

Your committee:

Sally Brodrick, Ann Peikoff , Rob Eby, Stewart Anderson, Vera Steinberg, Don Lindsay

Northern Yacht Club: 2014 Calendar

Northern Yacht Club: 2014 Calendar

• Noted Lowisa dates & NH (Gary’s) events for reference only

• Sat, May 17 – Icebreaker  “ Pub nite Buffet“ ( option beef or fish on a bun + salads)pre- order $10/per person. Join in on the fun with darts, karaoke after!
• Sat, May 17 (During the day) – NH Kid’s party
• Fri, June 13 – Italian Night – pizza/box wine/salad
• Sat June 14 – a.m. Safety presentation TBD
• Fri, June 27 – NH* Annual Cancer care Fundraiser
• Fri, July 11 – Fish Fry( Arnie)
• Sun, Aug 3 – 9th– Cruise w/ LOWISA
• Fri, Aug 15^th – Beer & Brats (Catered:  Chad Gropp)
• Sat, Aug 30th- Frock Night: Hidden or Cowboy (theme:Aliens)
• Mon, Nov 10th – Fall Lift ( Winter Club/ band tbd)

2014 Club Race Schedule

• Tea Cup Shakeout race – no club points - TBA 
• Sat, Jun 14 – Summer Solstice Pursuit to 22 Ft Bay
• Sat Jun 28 – Tues, July 1 (Morrison)
• Sat July 19 – Commodores Cup (Queen Island Treasure Hunt)
• Aug 3 – Aug 9 – LOWISA
• Sat and Sun Aug 16 and 17^th – Keelboat Championship
• Sat, Aug 23 – Rear Commodores Cup (Witch Bay) 
• Sat Sept 6 – Sgt Dyck Booth Safety Race (Destination TBA)

The Non-Flying sails (Silver) fleet competition will continue as in 2013.

2013 Awards

2013 Novice Boater:                                          Vixen - John Tisdale     

2013 Family Award:                                          Reid/Spiece families and dogs

           

2013 Racing Family:                                         Black Pearl - Jamie Welby and family

2013 Super Cruiser:                                          Dreamboat – Rob, Chrissy Hawkins

2013 Volunteer of the Year:                              Sloop du Jour – Al MacKay

2013 Single Handed Sailor:                              Vera Steinberger - Snafu

2013 Race Committee:                                     

2013 Summer Solstice Pursuit Race:                Grand Cru - Wendy, Blair, Ann, Peter Magnus Magnus

2013 Warroad Race:                                          Sloops Troops - John Berringer

2013 Traverse the Traverse Race                      Raven Raven - Ian Kelly, Carol Ann Kjartanson

2013 Commodore’s Cup Pursuit Race:             Kite Kite - Dave Nelson

2013 Safety Race:                                             Black Knight –Stewart Anderson & Grand Cru - Wendy, Blair, Ann, Peter Magnus Magnus

2013 Rear Commodore’s Cup Pursuit Race:     Kite Kite - Dave Nelson

2013 Club Championships:                              Grand Cru - Wendy, Blair, Ann, Peter Magnus Magnus

2014 St Barths Bucket Filmed by a Drone

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